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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,787.66, 319,812.14 and 131,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,787.66, 319,812.14 and 131,185.66 is: 181,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,787.66 : 319,812.14 = 131,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,787.66/319,812.14 = 131,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,787.66x = 319,812.14 × 131,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,787.66x = 41,954,766,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,766,661.91/231,787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,005.18

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